We are seeking a meticulous and insightful Academic Writing Specialist to join our team in Chandler, Arizona. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the scholarly community by providing high-quality writing assistance and editorial support to students and researchers. This on-site, full-time position requires a blend of strong research abilities, impeccable writing skills, and a passion for facilitating academic success. Your central focus will involve refining complex ideas into well-structured, clearly articulated papers, theses, and dissertations. Success in this position is achieved through close collaboration with subject-matter experts, and the application of critical thinking skills to maintain both factual accuracy and academic integrity.
Principal Activities
- Assist graduate and undergraduate students with academic writing projects, ensuring adherence to university guidelines.
- Review and revise documents for clarity, coherence, and grammatical correctness, enhancing overall quality.
- Offer support in research, including source selection and proper citation techniques.
- Conduct workshops on topics of research writing, proposal building, and essay structure.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of academic publishing standards (MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.).
- Adhere strictly to ethical standards in academic publishing to promote originality.
- Deliver feedback and suggestions tailored to each student’s level of scholarship, in order to make meaningful improvements.
- Work collaboratively with academic faculty on university writing programs.
Credentials Required
- Candidates should possess at least a master’s degree in English, Literature, Journalism, or a related field; PhD preferred.
- Extensive knowledge of various academic citation styles and formatting guidelines (MLA, APA, Chicago, etc.).
- Proven expertise in academic writing and research, substantiated by relevant samples or publication records.
- Exceptional verbal, written, and critical reasoning abilities are imperative for conveying sophisticated ideas.
- Ability to provide constructive, targeted feedback to nurture student growth and enhancement.
- Superior skill in meeting deadlines and working productively both independently and within a team setting.
Institutional Advantages
- Competitive benefits package, incorporating health insurance, retirement options, and paid time off.
- Professional development opportunities to broaden writing skills and awareness of industry advancements.
- Collaborative and supportive academic community of professors and mentors.
- Access to academic resources, libraries, databases, and tools that enrich your skill set.
- Located in Chandler, Arizona, where we value intellectual contribution to learning. The site will have the potential to work with local high schools.
- Participation in and/or presentation opportunities at research seminars and gatherings.
- We also offer professional mentoring and promotional track within academic writing, with annual bonuses.
We offer a rewarding atmosphere for professionals who wish to make a tangible difference in the academic journey of individuals, contributing significantly to intellectual advancement and scholarly communication.